All articles tagged with #global trend
A growing movement of alcohol-free, daytime raves and social events worldwide reflects a shift towards healthier lifestyles, mental well-being, and community building, especially among younger generations seeking alternatives to traditional nightlife and drinking culture.
A large-scale international study reveals that the traditional 'unhappiness hump' in midlife has disappeared, with mental distress now highest among young adults globally, likely due to factors like economic pressures, pandemic aftershocks, and social media, raising concerns about a worsening mental health crisis among youth.
Women worldwide are having fewer children or opting out of parenthood, driven by increased freedom and economic independence, leading to concerns about aging populations and workforce shortages, especially in high-income countries. This trend, while beneficial for the environment, poses societal and economic challenges, prompting debates on policies to encourage higher fertility rates.
A self-coup, or autogolpe, occurs when a nation's leader dissolves or undermines other branches of government to consolidate power. South Korea's recent attempt by its president to execute a self-coup ended in failure, standing out as an exception in a global trend where such power grabs are becoming more common. This analysis highlights the increasing frequency of self-coups worldwide and the implications for political stability.
The article discusses a global trend where incumbent parties in developed democracies, including the United States, have been losing elections at an unprecedented rate, with 2024 marking a year where incumbents lost vote share in every contest held. This trend suggests a widespread anti-system sentiment among voters, as seen in various countries like South Africa, India, and Japan, and raises questions about the underlying causes of this political shift.